RF and microwave test platforms
Solutions
Aeronautics, Defence & Government
Precision, reliability, and readiness for mission-critical systems
In aeronautics, defence and government applications, performance is non-negotiable. Systems must operate reliably under extreme conditions — in the air, on the ground, and in the field. CN Rood supports defence organizations, system integrators and government agencies across the Nordics, Baltics and Benelux with trusted test, measurement and monitoring solutions that ensure readiness, compliance and long-term operational reliability.
Market & trends
Rapid technological advancement, geopolitical pressure and increasing system complexity are reshaping aerospace and defence environments. Organizations must validate advanced technologies while maintaining security, resilience and availability.
Key challenges include:
- Electrification and digitalisation of platforms
Aircraft, drones, satellites and defence vehicles rely on advanced electronics, embedded systems and power management that require precise validation across electrical, RF and software domains.
- Spectrum dominance and RF situational awareness
Growing use of radar, electronic warfare and wireless communication drives the need for continuous spectrum monitoring, interference detection and RF intelligence.
- Secure communications and cybersecurity
Mission-critical networks demand encrypted, resilient and low-latency data transmission, requiring thorough testing of protocols, timing and network performance.
- Satellite and 5G convergence
Civilian and defence technologies increasingly overlap, requiring test solutions that span RF, optical, IP and timing domains.
- Operational readiness and supply chain resilience
Availability of calibrated equipment, local support and lifecycle services is essential to maintain system readiness and compliance.
Contact our experts
Bert Broekhuizen
Account Manager
Semiconductor & Data Acquisition Specialist
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Thanks to the expertise of CN Rood, our testing time was drastically reduced, while the accuracy of our measurements increased.
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